Library Technicians Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $42,750 +7% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $55,630
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $31,090
    50th (median)
    $42,750
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $55,630

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Library Technicians salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $51,520
    Charlottesville, VA $50,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Decatur, IL $48,970

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Springfield, IL is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Springfield, IL is 7% above the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Springfield?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,090.